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The South Carolina Gamecocks (1-1) visit the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) Saturday. The SEC battle kicks off from Sanford Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the South Carolina vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
South Carolina came away with a 47-21 bounce-back win vs. the Furman Paladins after losing 31-17 to the North Carolina Tar Heels in Week 1. The Gamecocks have had a very 1-dimensional offense to start the year, as their passing game has proven to be their go-to. QB Spencer Rattler has completed 83% of his passes (55 of 66) for 698 yards and 3 TDs, but the ground game has not seen much production. RB Dakereon Joyner is the team’s leading rusher with 65 yards and 2 TDs on 23 carries.
Georgia has started its season with 2 blowout wins, 48-7 vs. Tennessee-Martin and 45-3 over Ball State last week. Georgia has also been a very pass-heavy squad to start the season as QB Carson Beck has completed 72% of his passes (44 of 61) for 577 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT. The story for Georgia has been its defense which has allowed only 10 total points in 2 games.
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South Carolina at Georgia odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:43 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): South Carolina +1800 (bet $100 to win $1800) | Georgia -10000 (bet $10000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): South Carolina +27.5 (-105) | Georgia -27.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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South Carolina at Georgia picks and predictions
Prediction
Georgia 35, South Carolina 14
Moneyline
PASS.
Georgia should be able to pick up the win, but as a (-10000) favorite the line is far too risky. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
LEAN SOUTH CAROLINA +27.5 (-105).
Games with 2 SEC opponents are always unpredictable, but I believe the Gamecocks will be able to stay within 4 TDs here. I am worried about how Beck will perform in the 1st true test in his collegiate career, which makes me feel even more comfortable about SC covering here. Look for Rattler to generate offense by connecting with his favorite target, WR Xavier Legette.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 54.5 (-110).
Georgia’s defense has been stout to start the season and expect to see more of the same here. The Gamecocks don’t have a rushing attack to keep the Bulldogs’ defense honest so they will be able to play with a lot of DBs and a very light box. Georgia will be able to score, but their lack of a run game is also a concern for me. Rattler was sacked 9 times in the season opening loss vs. UNC, so Georgia’s defense should be able to create pressure all game. I simply don’t think South Carolina’s offense will be able to generate enough points to hit the Over.
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